Here are the five largest zinc mines by production in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Priorskoye Mine
The Priorskoye Mine is a surface mine located in Aktobe. It is owned by Russian Copper and produced an estimated 58.7 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021.
2. Zhairemsky Mine
Located in Karagandy, the Zhairemsky Mine is owned by Glencore Plc. The surface mine produced an estimated 48.7 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2032.
3. 50 Let Oktyabrya Mine
The 50 Let Oktyabrya Mine is located in Aktobe. It is owned by Russian Copper and produced an estimated 38.6 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021.
4. Maleevsky Mine
The Maleevsky Mine, owned by Glencore Plc, is an underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. The mine produced an estimated 27.5 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2025.
5. Orlovsky Mine
Owned by KAZ Minerals PLC, the Orlovsky Mine is an underground mine located in East Kazakhstan. It produced an estimated 24.9 Thousand Tonnes of zinc in 2021. The mine will operate until 2026.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.